AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Banking Circle is seeking a Transaction Monitoring Analyst in Sydney, Australia, to join our AML team. You will review transactions, assess alerts, and investigate unusual activity to ensure compliance with AML/CTF obligations.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and cross‑functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment. We look for 2+ years in AML (transaction monitoring preferred), strong Excel and SQL skills, and knowledge of Australian regulations (AUSTRAC).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AML experience, including transaction monitoring
• Knowledge of financial crime typologies and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in Payments/Fintech or Correspondent Banking preferred
• Strong IT skills and ability to work with large datasets

Responsibilities

• Review alerts generated by monitoring systems and assess transaction patterns
• Conduct Account Activity Reviews and customer transaction reviews using a risk-based approach
• Conduct investigations on clients’ merchants and other corporate entities
• Identify, investigate and escalate suspicious transactions to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure timely closure of Reviews, Alerts and Investigations
• Collate information to form concise decisions on complex cases
• Raise suspicious transactions and activities
• Identify money laundering typologies and trends
• Ad hoc AML projects within the team

Skills

Excel

SQL

Data extraction

AML knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Monitoring systems

AUSTRAC framework

Job description

Banking Circle is seeking a Transaction Monitoring Analyst in Sydney, Australia, to join our AML team. You will review transactions, assess alerts, and investigate unusual activity to ensure compliance with AML/CTF obligations.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and cross‑functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment. We look for 2+ years in AML (transaction monitoring preferred), strong Excel and SQL skills, and knowledge of Australian regulations (AUSTRAC).